Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted June 12 Root Admin ID:1572044 Share Posted June 12 I merged your other topic to this post. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
axe0 Posted June 12 ID:1572046 Share Posted June 12 Use your computer as you normally would, but keep in mind that performance may be impacted. There's also a risk factor that your computer becomes unstable to the extent of system crashes, any important stuff should be saved regularly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewTricks Posted June 12 Author ID:1572056 Share Posted June 12 (edited) The way I interpret this: for best results, don't. So, I won't. Edit: 4:39 PM @axe0 Ran driver verifier, created a restore point successfully, wrote down name of file, restart. Looked at the Hard Drive diagnostics which include instructions to burn a disc. I don't have an optical drive. Test Ram includes instructions for using a USB memory stick. I have nothing current with that amount of space. I am going to let this pause for a bit. I'll get a couple memory sticks and try again. Edited June 12 by NewTricks updates Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewTricks Posted June 14 Author ID:1572430 Share Posted June 14 @axe0 an additional note before this rests: When purchasing memory sticks for a backup, how much memory should be available? My Dell has 8GB memory. Yesterday, despite updating the GPU driver, the whiteout happened again, while on the forum. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
axe0 Posted June 14 ID:1572479 Share Posted June 14 What's the result of the RAM test and driver verifier? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewTricks Posted June 14 Author ID:1572551 Share Posted June 14 Now that I read back through the merged topics, I don't think I did the driver verifier correctly. I do recall checking the various boxes, and finishing, but now I see within the 6 year old instructions, THAT was the process that was supposed to run for 24 hours. End result: I do not have 24 hours worth of driver verifier info. I do not have a 256GB on a memory stick. Test Ram instructions say it's required. Please forgive me for the confusion and uncertainty. I am a novice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
axe0 Posted June 15 ID:1572631 Share Posted June 15 (edited) I think you mean a 256MB stick or larger? Should be relatively easy to get one? This is some info I wrote a while ago about driver verifier that hopefully helps understand what it does. EDIT: added screenshots because the formatting kept being messed up Edited June 15 by axe0 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewTricks Posted June 15 Author ID:1572641 Share Posted June 15 (edited) @axe0 yes, 😆 I meant MB. Thanks for the additional screenshots. particularly those commands, I don't do much of those and they scare me! The last encrypted memory stick I got was a lemon, but I am ready to throw money away again. (kidding-I won't go for encrypted this time either) Edited June 15 by NewTricks added thought Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewTricks Posted June 15 Author ID:1572660 Share Posted June 15 @axe0 please suggest brands of USB memory sticks-whether from NewEgg, B&H Photo, or Amazon, if available in your country. I am uninformed when it comes to time tested, reliable brands which are favored by users who know. You obviously do. I see the purpose of it is to create a backup in the event the driver verifier somehow crashes and causes a BSOD. If I had to choose between living with my whiteouts and risking a crash, I'd choose the former. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
axe0 Posted June 15 ID:1572663 Share Posted June 15 The Transcend JetFlash 920 is one you may be interested in, fast without paying too much. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewTricks Posted June 15 Author ID:1572669 Share Posted June 15 Thank you. Will get it in July when $$ are more plentiful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted June 15 Root Admin ID:1572705 Share Posted June 15 Interesting - haven't looked at USB drives for a while. Thanks @axe0 Transcend JetFlash 920 Boasting sensational read speeds of up to 420MB/s and write speeds of up to 400MB/shttps://www.transcend-info.com/Products/No-1144 Transcend 128GB JetFlash 920 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Flash Drive TS128GJF920 - about $38 Product Support - JetFlash 920https://us.transcend-info.com/support/product/usb-flash-drive/jetflash-920 Product Support / Software / RecoveRxhttps://us.transcend-info.com/support/software/recoverx/ Product Support / Software / Transcend Elitehttps://us.transcend-info.com/support/software/transcend-elite/ Not too bad for a $35 USB/SSD drive Transcend 256GB Portable SSD, ESD310C, USB 10Gbps with Type-C and Type-A TS256GESD310Chttps://us.transcend-info.com/product/portable-ssd/esd310c 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porthos Posted June 16 ID:1572788 Share Posted June 16 (edited) Be careful when using other forums. It is best to not bring up the same issues (not saying you planned on it) but many of the people here work those other forums as well including @axe0 Plus multiple people trying to help can wreck a computer as well with conflicting instructions. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/786382/greetings-from-newtricks/ Edited June 16 by Porthos 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewTricks Posted June 16 Author ID:1572793 Share Posted June 16 @Porthos Thank you for the caution. Moderators here have informed me (months ago) of the same things you state here, plus now inactive members mentioned the same. I've noticed expert helpers prefacing their comments with "You have posted this same problem on (ForumX, Date_____), so it is reasonable to assume that before anyone invests time and energy in a solution, that the question is searched elsewhere first. All that is reasonable and warranted. I've valued everyone's advice and help, by virtue of the fact I now have a new system based solely on your recommendation, as well as new peripherals based on others here. If there is an unspoken issue which is causing distress behind the scenes, let's resolve privately. As of this writing I am unaware of anything except sending out a message about attachment purging with various names. That was a mistake and I regret it. If possible, please give me the benefit of the doubt that I am not planning on bringing up the same issues, or any issues at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porthos Posted June 16 ID:1572794 Share Posted June 16 30 minutes ago, NewTricks said: I now have a new system based solely on your recommendation I have 6 clients using the same exact system with no issues for several months now (Believe me they would tell me). I wish I had a clue about your current issue. I have always been a visual or hands-on person when it comes to strange unexpected issues with computers. When I physically worked on computers, I would figure it out or have the customer complain to Dell for a replacement if under warranty. I only brought your membership to Bleeping Computer so you would not fall into the multi-help forum merry-go-round some others have gone thru. Was not a dig at you personally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porthos Posted June 16 ID:1572797 Share Posted June 16 Also. Is this monitor a new one or the monitor from the old computer or one that was given to you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewTricks Posted June 16 Author ID:1572807 Share Posted June 16 This is a new ViewSonic monitor. Your recommendation was the Dell, Dave's recommendation was the ViewSonic. The recommendation for the "system" was a combination of the time (about 1.5 hours), you spent with me on private messages along with the actual PC. I admit that was my shorthand way of saying you did a lot. AdvancedSetup has done several TeamViewer sessions, and if anything was seriously wrong, I am assuming it would have been noticed. There is zero danger of me falling into a multi-help forum merry go round. The reason is I have total trust in everyone here. I wish that were reciprocal, but I can only imagine after decades of enduring bad behavior from forum hoppers, clients, whomever, you'd want to avoid it. Theoretically I know it wasn't personal, but it did hurt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porthos Posted June 16 ID:1572811 Share Posted June 16 2 minutes ago, NewTricks said: I wish that were reciprocal I actually have no reason to not trust you. Sorry, you felt otherwise. You only introduced yourself over there. So there was no issue. 1 hour ago, NewTricks said: I've noticed expert helpers prefacing their comments with "You have posted this same problem on (ForumX, Date_____) I have no knowledge of what you have seen in your travels here. 6 minutes ago, NewTricks said: but it did hurt. Again, Sorry, it was not intentional. Please carry on with the topic issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewTricks Posted June 16 Author ID:1572819 Share Posted June 16 Maurice has been clear about that, yardbird mentioned something as well I think, and a member who'd been "helped" admitted that he's a "bouncer." Thank you Porthos. I admit I can be "sensitive." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewTricks Posted June 16 Author ID:1572983 Share Posted June 16 TECHNICAL QUESTIONS: availability of Transcend JetFlash 920 & Dell support ticket @AdvancedSetup because you posted those links in ID:1572705 1. I can order 128 from Amazon (available immediately) and only 256 from B&H Photo, on special back order (available in 2-4 weeks) Buried deep in the instructions over multiple pages, lost track of where, it says I'd need 256. Should I wait? 2. Yesterday, while streaming media from the Thirteen/PBS site the machine gave me a blue screen, rebooted by itself and my tabs were restored. This is the second time it's done this. Is it time to go and open up a service support request with Dell? I am under warranty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted June 16 Root Admin ID:1572986 Share Posted June 16 In that same topic: I think that Axe0 replied to you about the size already. It's 256MB not GB On 6/15/2023 at 12:31 AM, axe0 said: I think you mean a 256MB stick or larger? Should be relatively easy to get one? I actually ordered the 1TB SSD from Transcend last night. Way overkill for you but with the work I do I think it will come in handy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewTricks Posted June 16 Author ID:1572989 Share Posted June 16 All right, I guess I don't have a handle on the GB MB issue. I saw his answer, but when I search, everything says GB. Anyway, may be a moot point, so I will plan on more, not less. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted June 16 Root Admin ID:1572992 Share Posted June 16 I'll try to check in a bit and see what I can find. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewTricks Posted June 16 Author ID:1572993 Share Posted June 16 I appreciate it. Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewTricks Posted June 16 Author ID:1573006 Share Posted June 16 (edited) OK, I located it here: https://www.sysnative.com/forums/threads/test-ram-with-passmark-memtest86-version-7-4-was-used.24300/ Something happened when I pasted the link: got a red X The originating page is here: https://www.sysnative.com/forums/threads/test-ram-with-memtest86.3909/#post28391 Edited June 16 by NewTricks source tracing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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